Firefighters are tackling a large fire at a derelict mill in Huddersfield this morning. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have 20 pumps at the scene of the blaze at Newsome Mill in Ruth Street. More to follow ...

The long-awaited extension of Kingsgate could get the go-ahead next week. The andpound;14.4m scheme is expected to be given the green light by Kirklees councillors next Thursday. Planning officials have recommended councillors on the Strategic Planning Committee give it the thumbs up.

Organisers had worked hard to get the first Almondbury Jazz Festival off to a flier and that’s precisely what happened as tills at The Woolpack, The Radcliffe and Almondbury Conservative Club jingled from mid-day to well into the evening as dozens of fans enjoyed a day to remember.